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The State of Nevada has twenty-four official state symbols. All of the symbols were designated by an official act of the legislature. The first legislative act of this type was the designation in 1953 of the single-leaf pinion as Nevada’s official state tree. In 2001, three items were added to the official list: Silver State Fanfare, […]

At the start of their second century, both of our historic operating steam locomotives were sidelined with serious mechanical problems—first No. 40, and then No. 93. Both of these locomotives are native and original to this Nevada landmark and could no longer operate. This wasn’t a surprise. We realized, from expert advice, that these repairs

Last year was an incredible year for the museum. We had our ups, we had our downs followed by more ups and then more downs, and then more ups. It was an exciting roller coaster ride to say the least. We began the year with both of our steam locomotives out of service. Locomotive 40

“BIG ENGINE COMING – Engine 93, the fourth of the monster type in use in the ore train service, will be started from the Pittsburg shops of the American Locomotive Co. on the 15th of this month for East Ely, according to advices that have been received.”——White Pine News, January 6, 1909 Some things lead

After eight months of hard work, I’m pleased to announce steam locomotive 93 is back in service! The entire running gear underwent rebuilding. Locomotive 93 had been plagued with her axles running hot. For years, we have measured the axles’ temperature at Keystone; they always ran a little on the warm side. Then in July

If you are looking for a distinctive gift or a gift that is a once in a lifetime experience then look no further than the Nevada Northern Railway Gift Shop. Purchases from the gift shop support the preservation activities of the railroad and better yet, they are tax-free. Gifts are available for every budget. For

In 2008, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum was hit with a perfect storm. Starting in the last quarter of 2007, steam locomotives 93 & 40 were taken out of service for repairs. The Adverse branch was also taken out of service for repairs. The Keystone branch had a series of slow orders. And the north

by Steven Bechtold Work, if you hadn’t noticed is a four-letter word. My son and I found out just how hard some work really is this past summer. We wrote Mark way back at the beginning of the year asking for an opportunity to come and do something meaningful for the Nevada Northern Railway Museum.

I am often asked, “How can you afford to operate a steam-era railroad in rural Nevada in the 21st century?” Well, there’s no two ways about it—it is a monumental undertaking. The size and the scope of the railroad are unbelievable. So how do we do it? One of our secrets is a strong, vibrant

On October 8, the Ely Times front-page headline was “State to Close East Ely Railroad Museum after $1.4 million Renovation.” The article went on to say that “the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum is at risk of being closed by the state [because of] state budget cuts wrought by economic problems” and continues with the statement that;